The greenbrier logging and coal co

[OleSmokey]

Well, i got my air compressor out along with the shop vac and started removing the white dust from the trees and building roofs. Found some operspray on a couple of roofs so i will break out the black roof paint and fix that. I got my next row of corn planted. Its drying right now so maybe tomorrow i can plant the third row and call it done. I have some for the houses to have they can have small gardens in there backyard. Have a couple of shots of that so laters all

 

[OleSmokey]

I have been really busy today. I was doing some cleaning with air and vacuum and i found overspray and cleaned it up and touched up the roofs and it looks so much better. Shots below, smoke

 

[OleSmokey]

got the engine house finished and back on the layout

 

[OleSmokey]

I really need my new glasses. In that second shot is a blob of paint on the wall above the roof. Never noticed it till I had the picture up full screen. It is and will be fixed! Thanks for the likes! Have work on the sawmill being done and am going to be taking a couple of shots when i have it finished.

 

[OleSmokey]

i ran out of supplys so i can wait till i go to the neighborhood hobby lobby. so far it is looking ok but its showing its age. I might have to replace it. Not sure with what kit. not a lot of different sawmill kits out there. This kit is over 10 years old. Have to wait and see what i can find. shot below.

 

[logandsawman]

i ran out of supplys so i can wait till i go to the neighborhood hobby lobby. so far it is looking ok but its showing its age. I might have to replace it. Not sure with what kit. not a lot of different sawmill kits out there. This kit is over 10 years old. Have to wait and see what i can find. shot below.

If you can take off the roof and make a new one I think you are good to go. All I can notice is a little warping there.

I worked over several of my buildings over the years and have never regretted it.

Dave LASM

 

[OleSmokey]

I am thinking about trying that myself. I have some balsa wood from another project , (can't remember what now). I need to get a couple of other things for it and i should be good to go.I think i have enough balsa sheeting to do that so i make a trip to my hobby lobby and good to rebuild. I just don't want it to buckle on the roof again. I tried Aleenes tacky glue on it. I watered it down a bit to use a needle to put glue underneigh the paper roofing. that didn't work so its a case of needing a new roof. Don't know why this building is the only one that didn't like the Aleenes glue. I use it for anything wood or paper. The weird part is that in a couple of places on the roof it actually made things worse. But i will give it a good try and see how much luck i get. Wathers still sales that kit but i don't need all the other stuff in the kit. and i don't want to really have to build it all again. tthanks for the pep talk Dave

 

[logandsawman]

I am thinking about trying that myself. I have some balsa wood from another project , (can't remember what now). I need to get a couple of other things for it and i should be good to go.I think i have enough balsa sheeting to do that so i make a trip to my hobby lobby and good to rebuild. I just don't want it to buckle on the roof again. I tried Aleenes tacky glue on it. I watered it down a bit to use a needle to put glue underneigh the paper roofing. that didn't work so its a case of needing a new roof. Don't know why this building is the only one that didn't like the Aleenes glue. I use it for anything wood or paper. The weird part is that in a couple of places on the roof it actually made things worse. But i will give it a good try and see how much luck i get. Wathers still sales that kit but i don't need all the other stuff in the kit. and i don't want to really have to build it all again. tthanks for the pep talk Dave

I use cardboard from cereal boxes for most of my sheathing. I spray both sides with primer first. The backside, I make rigid with super glueing on a couple rigid strips, for HO I use wood strips.

So, first I cut the cereal box to a larger size than I need. Then, paint both sides. next, cut to size. Then I glue a couple rigid strips on the backside, taking account for the overhang so the strips do not screw up my walls. I also put wood strips along the edges of the roof, not sure if this will work in N scale, but maybe a narrow styrene strip, this helps keep things rigid as well. This last step is maybe not necessary.

It is key to use a brand new exacto blade or razor blade to cut the cardboard. I think I usually use the "shiny" or printed side towards the roofing material (out)

This is a cheap way to go and I have buildings many years old of this construction!

Dave LASM

 

[OleSmokey]

I got it almost tore out. The roof is striped off and the old plastic roof is bare. I sanded the back side of the wall that goes next to the train track from the logging camp. paint is coming off real easy. I am gonna repaint it as well. Do it right, right? i had something rattleing in the roof area and i got the top roof off and several of the window glass were all loose. The plastic glue must not be that good Mr Testor!! shots below, smoke

 

[OleSmokey]

I got as close to the roof as i could get to show the markings and why i chose to use paper on it. I think i will be using a glue stick that is made by Elmers. someone said that they use it on there buildings where paper and plastic come together. A gentleman by the name of Country Joe said that is what he uses and works well. I was going to use Gorilla glue then and is like "super glue" but just different name. its a bit thicker than regular super glue and fills voids better. I will use that for the walls. I am planning to paint the building to match the boiler house and drying kiln. its a dark red brick. Can't remember why i switched the paint color back when i built it. Anyway this is a update. Gonna wait till payday to get things. My Birthday cost me some as i got some things i wanted or needed and Deb went out and got something too. Anyway its about one week till payday so i can wait till then. I can mix the paint and paint the walls and window sills. So for now thats it. Shots below, Smoke

 

[logandsawman]

Smoke -

I have experience with the Elmers glue stick and found them to be something of a kindegarten device, designed to keep the mess to a minimum. I thought the glue got brittle over time. Your original suggestion of the Gorilla brand super glue (dries clear) is what I would have used.

Maybe you already do this but I put a drop on a piece of paper then use a toothpick to apply to my surface and spread it out so its not a thick gob. I also use some sandpaper to rough up the styrene. You probably employ these techniques but for the benefit of other readers I hope it doesn't sound like I am talking down, since you are a very talented modeler!

I am looking forward to this re-work project completion!

Dave LASM

 

[OleSmokey]

I will when i get back to it again. I went out for my birthday and someone gave me a present of a head cold. I don't remember asking for one and if i knew who gave it to me i would give it back!! The dr gave me meds and its making me sleepy all the time. It feels a bit better today but not sure if i am ready to get back on the layout yet. I am getting tired of bed rest. Laters

 

[OleSmokey]

been sanding as i can and getting the old glues off. I don't feel great yet but trying to do something. I got the roof ready and the walls ready so next is painting the walls. Have to wait as with this cold i can't airbrush. shots of it below, Smoke